Bang & Olufsen BeoLink Passive User manual

BEOLINK®PASSIVE

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For the Canadian market only:
This class B digital apparatus meets all require-
ments of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
For the US-market only!
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back).
No User-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
WARNING: To prevent fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
This symbol indicates that a
dangerous voltage constitut-
ing a risk of electric shock is
present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that
there are important operating
and maintenance instructions
in the literature
accompanying this unit.

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BEOLINK SYSTEM
↑The main room
The link room →
This guide describes how to in-
stall your BeoLink Passive kit in
a BeoLink (Master Link) distri-
bution system.
The User’s guide, which is also
supplied with the BeoLink
Passive kit, describes how to
operate the system once it has
been installed.
The BeoLink distribution system
enables you to control your
main system and to listen to it
in the link room. Your link room
must be connected to the main
room via a Master Link cable.
To join the Master Link cables
from the main system and from
the BeoLink Passive kit, a junc-
tion box is required.
The cable and box (and other
accessories) can be purchased
at your Bang & Olufsen dealer.
The main room is the room in
which you have placed your
audio system and/or video sys-
tem (the main system).
The link room is where you are
about to install your BeoLink
Passive kit.
When you set up your BeoLink
Passive, we recommend the
following sequence:
1 Switch off your Bang & Oluf-
sen system and disconnect the
products from the mains.
2 Make the installation as de-
scribed in this guide.
3 Connect the entire system to
the mains.
We recommend that you follow
the instructions in this guide
carefully. If you have never
carried out cable installations
before, we suggest you leave it
to your Bang & Olufsen dealer.
Contents
4 Placement
6 Connections
8 Ready for use…
9 Maintenance
10 International guarantee
Setting-up guide

4PLACEMENT
If you have installed more
units throughout the house,
make sure that the remote
control can only activate one
receiver at a time.
Place the amplifier box on a
stable surface, e.g. on a non-
carpeted floor, a shelf, or at the
bottom of a cupboard.
Allow a space of approx. 5 cm
(2") above the amplifier box
for adequate ventilation.
Planning your installation
The BeoLink Passive kit consist
of these two main parts:
– The BeoLink Passive receiver
(close-up operation panel
and receiver for the remote
control signals).
– The BeoLink Passive amplifier
box.
In the following we have listed
some advice and requirements
for the placement of the Beo-
Link Passive parts:
– Before you start make sure
you have all the necessary
cables, junction boxes, screws,
wall plugs, etc. If in doubt,
please contact your Bang &
Olufsen dealer.
– Do not connect any units in
your system to the mains,
before you have made the
connections.
– The units in the system must
all be placed in a dry place,
i.e. not outdoors (the cables,
however, may very well be
run outdoors).
■The BeoLink Passive receiver:
– The receiver is designed to
function within a tempera-
ture range of 0 – 55°C (32 –
130°F). If it is exposed to
higher or lower tempera-
tures, it may block the whole
system.
– Avoid placing the receiver in
direct sunlight or direct artifi-
cial light (e.g. a spotlight),
or near objects generating
electrical noise (e.g. dimmers),
as this may reduce the sensi-
tivity of the remote control
receiver.
– The receiver cable supplied
is 5 metres (15'). If you need
a longer cable you must use
a special low capacity cable.
This cable can be purchased
at you Bang & Olufsen dealer
(part number 6270668, length
15 metres – 50').
– Place the receiver so it can
receive the remote control
signals.
– If the receiver is placed next
to a door and in a suitable
height, you can easily switch
on or off on its close-up
operation panel, when enter-
ing or leaving the room.
Likewise, if it is placed near
your telephone, you can
switch off the speakers while
you are on the phone.
■The BeoLink Passive amplifier
box:
– The amplifier box is designed
to function within a tempera-
ture range of 10 – 40°C (50
– 105°F).
– For safety reasons, the mains
cord must be secured to the
amplifier box as explained on
page 7.
– If you are going to hang
the amplifier box on a wall
always use the correct size
and type of screws and wall
plugs to support the weight
of the amplifier box
(depending on the material
and the construction of the
wall). If in doubt, consult
your Bang & Olufsen dealer.
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B
Fixing the receiver to the
wall
1 Use the wall bracket as a
template, mark and drill the
holes in the wall.
2 Use the two screws and wall
plugs supplied (A), fasten the
wall bracket.
3 When you have mounted the
receiver cable (see page 6)
place the receiver on the wall
bracket and then secure it
with the tiny screw (B).
4 Fasten the cable to the wall
and run it to the amplifier
box.
Fixing the amplifier box to
the wall
The rear part of the amplifier
box has been furnished with
two ‘keyholes’ (C), which may
be used to fasten the box to
e.g. a wall.
Note! Light partition walls are
often constructed of gypsum
panels – known as drywall or
wall board – secured to vertical
studs. Gypsum is not a satisfac-
tory material to support the
weight of the amplifier box!
If you wish to fix the BeoLink
Passive amplifier box on such a
wall, be sure to use the correct
size and type of screws and
plugs.
A
A
CC

6CONNECTIONS
Connect the leads in the
receiver cable to the terminals
inside the receiver in this order:
1 = Yellow
2 = Grey
3 = Green
4 = White
5 = Brown
BeoLink Passive receiver
Use the cable supplied (or the
optional special low capacity
cable mentione on page 4) and
connect the BeoLink Passive
receiver as explained here:
1 Cut the cable to the required
length (from the BeoLink
Passive amplifier box to the
receiver) and strip it as shown.
2 Insert the cable end through
the cable clamp (F) and
connect the leads to the
terminals inside the receiver
in the order indicated. Then
tighten the clamp (F).
3 Attach the rear cover and fix
the BeoLink Passive receiver
to the wall as explained on
page 5.
4 Plug the cable into the socket
marked IR on the BeoLink
Passive amplifier box.
All cables should be handled
with great care. When running
the cables, avoid bending them
too sharply and be careful not
to twist them. Avoid subjecting
the cables to pressure or impact.
To detach the rear cover of the
BeoLink Passive receiver un-
screw the two screws (D) and
loosen the two screws (E).
DE
E
D
35mm – 11/2"
5mm – 1/4"
Strip the receiver cable end.
Twist the cores in each lead
and bend them back.
F
1
2
3
4
5

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BeoLink connections
In the main room: Connect the
Master Link cabel to the
socket marked MASTER LINK
on your main system, and run
the cable to the junction
box.
In the link room: Connect the
Master Link cabel to the
socket marked MASTER LINK
on the BeoLink Passive
amplifier box, and run the
cable to the junction box.
Inside the junction box: Join the
cables as explained in the
folder enclosed with the box.
The document contains
information of the many
possibilities of the box and
how to join the cables.
Loudspeaker connections
Connect your passive loud-
speakers to the sockets marked
SPEAKERS L – R (left and right
speaker, respectively) on the
amplifier box.
The socket marked POWER
LINK should not be used in a
BeoLink Passive setup.
Main System Link System
Mains connection
Plug the mains lead into the
socket marked ~on the Beo-
Link Passive amplifier box and
secure it with the clamp (G).
Junction box
Connection
to the
main system
MASTER LINKIR POWER LINK SPEAKERS
R 8 ΩL
~
~
G

8READY FOR USE…
When you have checked all the
connections, connect your main
system to the mains – and then
the BeoLink Passive amplifier
box.
Once connected to the mains
the BeoLink Passive is in stand-
by mode, as indicated by a tiny
red light on the front. The
amplifier box switches on and
off automatically, and is
designed to be left in stand-by
mode when not in use. When
it is switched on, the indicator
turns green.
Normally, the BeoLink Passive
will now be ready for use.
However, in special product
setups, you may need to pre-
program the setup.
The BeoLink Passive can be pre-
programmed for the following
setup situations (Options):
Option 0: To be used if you
want to disable remote con-
trol operation of the BeoLink
Passive (to re-enable remote
control, select one of the
other options).
Option 4: To be used if you in-
stall the BeoLink Passive in
the same room as your main
system (e.g. in a large L-
shaped living room with two
separate listening positions).
Option 5: To be used if you in-
stall a TV set in the same
room as you BeoLink Passive.
Option 6: To be used for a set-
up with your main system in
one room and the BeoLink
Passive in another, as describ-
ed in this guide (this is the
factory setting).
Using a Beo4:
– Hold the • button while
pressing LIST.
When the Beo4 display reads
OPTION?, press GO.
– Press LIST to display L.OPT
and then key in the appro-
priate number (0, 4, 5 or 6).
Using a Beolink 1000:
– Press LINK, the appropriate
number (0, 4, 5 or 6), and
then STORE.
The preprogramming is done
with a Bang & Olufsen remote
control. It must be carried out
with both the main- and the
link system switched to stand-
by!
Indicator
OFF

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MAINTENANCE
TIMER
PLAY
Clean the surfaces using a soft,
lint-free cloth which you have
wrung-out firmly in a solution
of lukewarm water containing
a few drops of mild household
cleaner, for example a dish
washing detergent.
The cooling grill on the front
of the amplifier box may be
cleaned using a soft brush and
a vacuum cleaner.
Never use alcohol or other
solvents to clean any parts of
your BeoLink Passive!

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INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE
This Bang&Olufsen product
carries a guarantee against
defects in workmanship and
materials. The terms of the
guarantee apply to the country
of purchase but will be met by
authorized Bang&Olufsen
dealers in other countries. The
guarantee period applying to
the country of purchase takes
priority over guarantee periods
applying in other countries,
even where differences exist.
In order to obtain service under
this guarantee, a certificate
stating the following informa-
tion is required:
– Name of product and type
number
– Serial number
– Date of purchase
– Guarantee period
– Dealer's or supplier's
signature
If you intend to use the product
in a country other than that in
which it was bought, it may be
necessary for you to have the
product modified to suit the
transmission system, or mains
supply etc., used in the country
you are moving to. We there-
fore recommend that you
contact your Bang&Olufsen
dealer before moving to
another country. No costs in-
curred in this connection will
be covered under the terms of
the guarantee.

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